87 Essex Ave

Montclair, NJ 07042

$2,200,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully renovated Montclair home in prime location! New roof, windows, plumbing, electric, HVAC, siding. Chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Viking appliances, and a large center island. 3-story addition, gas fireplace, luxurious primary suite, designer touches, finished basement, deck, and spacious yard. First floor office/den is a bonus! Wonderful designer touches include toe-kick lighting, fabulous wallpaper, high-end light fixtures, woodwork, and tile detail. Super close to both Watchung...Beautifully renovated Montclair home in prime location! New roof, windows, plumbing, electric, HVAC, siding. Chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Viking appliances, and a large center island. 3-story addition, gas fireplace, luxurious primary suite, designer touches, finished basement, deck, and spacious yard. First floor office/den is a bonus! Wonderful designer touches include toe-kick lighting, fabulous wallpaper, high-end light fixtures, woodwork, and tile detail. Super close to both Watchung Plaza and Walnut Street with shops, Walnut farmers market, restaurants, and NYC midtown direct train. This is Montclair living at its best!

Listing Agents

  1. Dana Schwern

    Dana Schwern

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    dana.schwern@compass.com

    P: (201)-657-5201

  2. Susan Lovit

    Susan Lovit

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    susan.lovit@compass.com

    P: (973)-477-7252

Property Details for 87 Essex Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Cntr Hl
Waterfront
None
Garage
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 09:10 PM

Property Details for 87 Essex Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #24019454
Days on Market10
Taxes$18,468 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

Sold By Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Melissa Giordano

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$13,066 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,527

Property Taxes

$1,539

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 87 Essex Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Montclair
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Essex
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 87
  • Zip Code: 07042
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: Expanded
  • Tax: $18,468
School Information
  • Junior High School: MAGNET
  • Senior High School: MONTCLAIR
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Renovated, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: West
  • Average Acres: 0.23
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 37
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: Rec room, powder rm, laundry, utility rm
  • Number of rooms: 11
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 657-5201
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,599,000.00
  • Listing Date: 06-18-2024
  • Expired Date: 12-18-2024
  • Pending Date: 06-28-2024
  • Close Date: 07-11-2024
  • Status Date: 07-10-2024
  • Sale Price: $2,200,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Beautifully renovated Montclair home in prime location! New roof, windows, plumbing, electric, HVAC, siding. Chef's kitchen with quartz counters, Viking appliances, and a large center island. 3-story addition, gas fireplace, luxurious primary suite, designer touches, finished basement, deck, and spacious yard. First floor office/den is a bonus! Wonderful designer touches include toe-kick lighting, fabulous wallpaper, high-end light fixtures, woodwork, and tile detail. Super close to both Watchung Plaza and Walnut Street with shops, Walnut farmers market, restaurants, and NYC midtown direct train. This is Montclair living at its best!

Property History for 87 Essex Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908394

$2,200,000
Jul 10, 2024

Sold

NJMLS #24019454

$2,200,000
Jun 28, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908394

Jun 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3908394

$1,599,000
Jun 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24019454

$1,599,000
Jun 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475679181

$687,770
Jun 30, 2021

Sold

NJMLS #21009542

$687,770
Jun 30, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3698538

$687,770
Jun 28, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3698538

Jun 13, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3698538

Apr 1, 2021

Under Contract

NJMLS #21009542

Mar 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3698538

$499,000
Mar 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21009542

$499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908394

$2,200,000
07/10/2024

Sold

NJMLS #24019454

$2,200,000
06/28/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908394

06/18/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3908394

$1,599,000
06/17/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24019454

$1,599,000
06/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475679181

$687,770
06/30/2021

Sold

NJMLS #21009542

$687,770
06/30/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3698538

$687,770
06/28/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3698538

06/13/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3698538

04/01/2021

Under Contract

NJMLS #21009542

03/17/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3698538

$499,000
03/17/2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21009542

$499,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 87 Essex Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$374,200Additions$172,200Total$546,400
Tax Record2023$18,468 ($1,539 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,633 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,633 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,845 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13 03413-0000-00004

Schools near 87 Essex Avenue

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Renaissance Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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